Sauteed Mushroom 1085-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AB9378, estimated LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Serengeti Grass from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #AB9378 · 1085-5
Sauteed Mushroom
31%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sauteed Mushroom Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB9378
RGB171, 147, 120
Estimated LRV30.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Sauteed Mushroom
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Serengeti Grass
Sherwin-Williams
#AB9579
Close digital match
Country Dweller
Vista Paint
#AF967C
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Saddle Up
Dunn-Edwards
#AB927A
Close digital match
Oakbluff
Dutch Boy
#AD947C
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Country Dweller
Hirshfield's
#B0967C
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Elk
Benjamin Moore
#A68E73
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River Oak
Valspar
#A89071
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Nomadic
Behr
#B0947B
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#A08B73
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Colors That Work With Sauteed Mushroom
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sauteed Mushroom
#AB9378
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sauteed Mushroom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sauteed Mushroom Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Sauteed Mushroom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sauteed Mushroom have?
Sauteed Mushroom by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sauteed Mushroom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sauteed Mushroom are Serengeti Grass by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Country Dweller by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Saddle Up by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sauteed Mushroom's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sauteed Mushroom?
Sauteed Mushroom has a estimated lightness value of 30.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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